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BG61 KMF

2012 Ford Focus

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,631 mi
Last recorded150,631 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Focus66,103 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 KMF
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 150,631 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 150,631 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 138,638 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 124,618 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 109,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 22 Aug 2023 109,987 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Aug 2022 97,028 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 90,787 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 78,706 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 78,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2020 71,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 61,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 49,188 miles

Engine light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 37,674 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 30,034 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 22,800 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BG61 KMF is a 2012 Ford Focus in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2012 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 66,103 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG61 KMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Focus is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG61 KMF registered?

BG61 KMF is a 2012 Ford Focus, first registered on 23 February 2012.

Is BG61 KMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 KMF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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